Auto insurance is mandatory for all drivers in Oregon. In addition to liability coverage, every auto insurance policy delivered in Oregon must include Personal Injury Protection coverage. Purchasers of auto insurance in Oregon also can (and in most cases should) purchase Underinsured Motorist coverage. Here we will briefly discuss those types of insurance coverage andRead More
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Injured In An Auto Accident by An Underinsured Driver? Help Is On The Way
No one wants to deal with the aftermath of a car accident, but with the number of cars on the road, accidents happen. The important thing is to know what to do if you’re involved in a collision and what your rights are when the accident is not your fault. Most people know to exchangeRead More
Wills and Revocable Trusts Compared
About 20 years ago, I used to get a lot of people who insisted on using a Living Trust as their estate plan. They had gone to a seminar or bought a book, most often produced by a regional “Law Firm” that sold Living Trusts and charged at times exorbitant rates. I’d have to talkRead More
For Business Owners and Employees: Social Media
In 2013 the Oregon Legislature passed a “social media protection” law. The law went into effect on January 1, 2014. The purpose behind HB 2654 is to preserve the distinction between what information they have on social media is public and what information is private from their employer. HB 2654 prohibits employers from: Requiring orRead More
What’s the benefit to being a Benefit Company?
Starting January 2014, Oregon businesses may elect to take on the corporate form of a benefit company. This new legal entity is part of the growing movement in the Oregon business community concerned with social and environmental responsibility – in addition to the bottom line. While benefit companies are not for every emerging or existingRead More
